Cockburn Parenting Service

Cockburn Parenting Service is a free service supporting parents, grandparents and carers with children aged 0-18 years. The service is a partner of South-West Metropolitan Parenting Partnership which includes Meerilinga Cockburn.

The service provides information on

• Child and adolescent development and behaviour
• The importance of play and connection
• How emotions affect behaviour
• Strategies to encourage positive behaviour
• How to effectively communicate with your child/teen.

The service aims to engage with families from different backgrounds including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families.

Cockburn Parenting Services offers

• Individual consultations
• Parent and child groups including Sing and Play (language delay, ESL)
• My Time - Aboriginal Parent support group
• Group-based parenting programs and workshops
• Short-term parenting counselling
• Referral and links to relevant community support.

A range of parenting courses are available and can be facilitated at your school including

• Circle of Security
• Bringing up Great Kids
• Tuning in to Kids
• Tuning in to Teens
• Parenting by Connection
• Engaging Adolescents
• Understanding Tears and Tantrums
• Understanding Children's Feelings/Behaviours
• Building Resilience
• Setting Limits
• Building Children's Self-Esteem.

More information and Contact

Contact the Cockburn Parenting Service on 08 9411 3855 for more information or email.